JIB/AP Specialist (Houston/Dallas/Tulsa)

About the role

Our Accounts Payable & Joint Interest Billing Specialists are responsible for AP processing, vendor management, coordinating payment processing with clients, processing joint interest billings and managing accounts receivable. They play a key role in ensuring accuracy and timeliness of accounts payable and JIB activities, requiring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of oil and gas accounting practices. An understanding of appropriate coding of invoices for oil & gas operators and producers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable
  • Process invoices and ensure appropriate coding.
  • Maintain and update vendor records.
  • Respond to vendor inquiries with professionalism and accuracy.
  • Manage AP check runs.
• Joint Interest Billing (JIB)
  • Prepare and process JIB invoices.
  • Apply and reconcile accounts receivable and joint interest allocations.
  • Ensure accuracy of charges in accordance with AFEs, capital vs. expense classification, and operating agreements.
• General Accounting Support
  • Prepare journal entries (JEs) as needed.
  • Support audit requests and reporting deadlines.
  • Manage multiple concurrent deadlines and prioritize workload effectively.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and clients to resolve discrepancies.
• Client & Team Collaboration
  • Collaborate with other departments to meet client needs.
  • Help resolve issues related to AP/JIB and escalate when necessary.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Systems & Process Adherence
  • Use company systems and software to complete tasks accurately.
  • Follow department and company processes and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technology, products, and processes.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to verify numerical data.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.
• Client service orientation with a collaborative team mindset.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of industry experience required.
• Experience in OGSYS required. Additionally, ODA and/or WolfePak experience preferred.
• Experience with onboarding platforms such as DocVue, OpenInvoice, and EnergyLink.
• Strong background in AP processing and JIB functions.
• Knowledge of capital vs. expense and exposure to AFEs.
• Experience in preparing JEs and applying AR.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD & LTD).
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.